PERSAD

PERSAD center is a human service organization whose mission is to improve the well-being of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning) communities, and the HIV/AIDS communities. They serve their target populations and their loved ones, “cradle to grave,” across western Pennsylvania, with service centers in Pittsburgh, Washington and Erie Pennsylvania. PERSAD fulfills their mission through outreach, prevention, counseling, training and advocacy services. The main values that PERSAD strives to keep within the heart and soul of their organization are diversity, responsiveness, high quality professional care, respect, affordability and change.

Meet the Neighbors

Nicole CarfangDuquesne University

“It’s not six degrees of separation in Pittsburgh; it’s two or three. You feel connected to the region and its people.”